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Navigating the “A” Rating: Managing Off-Wing Components Without a “C” Approval

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April 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Can We Manage Components Off-Wing without a “C” Rating Approval – when the inspection is included in the AMM (Small company)   A Short Answer is a qualified yes – However to Note it is nothing to do with Company Size The question of whether an organization can manage components off-wing without a Category C…

Feedback from Aviation Organisations – Are your HR and ADMIN Staff EASA Savvy?

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April 17, 2026

Steven Bentley

The aviation industry operates under a microscope of compliance where “knowing the rules” is typically focused on engineering personnel and post-holders. However, the administrative engine – specifically HR, Recruitment, and People & Culture, is often left to navigate complex EASA regulations by instinct rather than instruction. Consider the disconnect facing aviation administration and how Sofema…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 17 April 2026

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup

April 17, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup >Flight chaos looms over shortage of aviation fuel PARIS: Passenger flights could be grounded in the next two months because of a global shortage of aviation fuel caused by the Middle East war, industry…

Regulatory, Industry, and Business Drivers Influencing Practical Investigation Skills

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April 16, 2026

Steven Bentley

These drivers act as the “why” behind the SMS, shaping how an organization prioritizes its investigative resources. Regulatory Drivers Modern regulators have shifted from prescriptive rules (did you do X?) to performance-based oversight (how well does X work?). This means investigations must now provide documented proof that the SMS is functioning as a closed-loop system….